Review: SNAPSHOTS at The Winter Park Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - Oct 6, 2024
There’s a particular thrill experiencing the familiar in an unfamiliar way - seeing a favorite dramatic actor in a comedic role, eating a “deconstructed” dish with all the familiar ingredients of a favorite entrée but delivered in a very different way, or watching a new film that revisits a classic story. For fans of musical theatre, and in particular, the songbook of award-winning composer and lyricist, Stephen Schwartz, the musical SNAPSHOTS revisits the familiar (and rare) and weaves Schwartz’ classic melodies into a new tapestry – delivering a narrative that resonates on a deep and human level and explores themes of love, regret, and the passage of time. In the skilled hands of The Winter Park Playhouse, this personal and poignant piece captivates, entertains, and touches the heart in a way that will move you deeply and then have you rushing home to hold tightly to those you love.
Review: DESPERATE MEASURES at The Winter Park Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - Jun 5, 2023
Sometimes a production comes along that finds the perfect synergy between content, cast and creative vision ultimately delivering an elevated theatrical experience. And when that show is lesser known, but wildly entertaining that makes this perfect alignment seem even more rare. I am thrilled to say that The Winter Park Playhouse has found just such a production in DESPERATE MEASURES, the final offering in its 20th season. This rollicking, hilarious and superbly performed musical comedy is sure to thrill and shows off why The Winter Park Playhouse is truly a gem in the Orlando theatre community.
BWW Review: Strong Performance and Timely Staging Elevate Theater West End's War-Torn Musical, DOGFIGHT
by Aaron Wallace - Mar 21, 2022
Powerful as that theme may be, DOGFIGHT as written isn't fully the righteous proposition it hopes to be. At its core are some deeply troublesome male figures who engage in truly horrendous behavior, and while theatre is always welcome to put unseemly or complicated characters on the stage, DOGFIGHT never entirely deals with their deeds, which include among other things attempted rape. Playwright Peter Duchan clearly understands his character to be problematic, but their brisk redemption by way of jaunty music and degrees of forgiveness from the women on stage can at times feel like unearned absolution...
Full Casting Confirmed For THE FROGPIG CHRISTMAS ALBUM: Live At HAOS On Church
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 21, 2021
The full slate of guests stars for THE FROGPIG CHRISTMAS ALBUM: Live at HAOS on Church has been confirmed! Joining Joel Swanson as the hamphibious half-breed, Frogpig, are a slew of Orlando favorites including Heather Abood, Megan 'Megbo' Boetto, Nic Nightingale, Charles Stevens, and Kari Ringer.
Rogue Stage Releases First Music From QUEEN OF SWORDS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2021
Rogue Stage, located in Central Florida, is releasing a 6 song EP of music from its' upcoming original rock musical 'Queen Of Swords'. The music will be available October 12th on all streaming platforms.
Photos: GUYS AND DOLLS at Theater at St. Luke's
by Joseph Harrison - Oct 1, 2021
Theater at St. Luke’s is welcoming back audiences for GUYS AND DOLLS, its first onstage production since 2019. Theatergoers will meet an all-star cast of gamblers, gangsters, and showgirls based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon. Under the neon lights of New York City and the charm of old Havana, this high-energy musical comedy has all the heart and hustle you'd expect from a nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway production.
St. Luke's United Methodist Church Presents GUYS AND DOLLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2021
. Theatergoers will meet an all-star cast of gamblers, gangsters, and showgirls based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon. Under the neon lights of New York City and the charm of old Havana, this high-energy musical comedy has all the heart and hustle you'd expect from a nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway production.
MCT Announces The Cast And Creatives Behind ONCE - The Musical
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2019
A testament to the power of love and music takes center stage as Mad Cow Theatre opens Once, the multi-award-winning musical. From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have won an Oscar, a Grammy, an Olivier Award, and a Tony. The musical - book by Enda Walsh; music and lyrics by Glenn Hansard and Marketa Irglova - is based on John Carney's Academy Award-winning indie film of the same name.
Central Florida Community Arts Presents THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2018
Central Florida Community Arts is proud to present its seventh Broadway Concert Series production, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, February 8 & 9, 2018. With music and lyrics by Academy Award-winners Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, book by Peter Parnell, and based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film, this concert-style production is directed by Rob A. Lott, with music direction by Jacob Haines, assistant direction and visual design by Ashley Willsey, choreography by Barbara Hartwig, and is produced by Joshua Vickery through CFCArts.